NCWRC’s bear expert Colleen Olfenbuttel said there has been an increase in both human and bear populations over the past decade, and that has led to an uptick in bears denning under houses and decks.

“Bears choose to den in many different types of areas, from a remote wooded location to your neighborhood and community.

Black bears may not go into hibernation the way some expect, but they do get "bear-y" sleepy, according to Zoo Knoxville. The zoo shared a video of its resident bears, Monty, Finn and Ursula preparing ...